Local team, expert care
WORDS Liam Stretch
The Canterbury health landscape continues to develop with an exciting addition to the medical imaging space: Reform Radiology. Reform Radiology is the result of a partnership between local radiologists, Christchurch’s Forté Health Group, and Auckland’s Mercy Hospital (Healthcare Holdings). This collaboration brings together a wealth of experience within the medical, imaging technology, and commercial sectors to offer a comprehensive radiology service.
Reform’s General Manager, Paul Mouthaan, says there was a need to give patients and referrers more options.
“We are already seeing the benefits of having multiple radiology providers in the region, with greater access to imaging, competitive pricing on examinations, and providers investing in the latest equipment to stand out for their excellence.”
A priority for Reform Radiology is to work with the public health sector. Its radiologists share their time between Reform and Christchurch Hospital.
“Our radiologists will continue to work at the public hospital; it is work they are passionate about. Serving the community is one of our core values. Reform Radiology wants to be a complementary service to Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury, offering greater access to the highest quality diagnostic care and the latest imaging technology,” says Paul.
This meant a location within the city’s growing Te Papa Hauora Health Precinct was needed. The new build was designed in collaboration with ACEPT Limited, specialists in construction for medical imaging, and built by Higgs Construction. It is a stone’s throw from Christchurch Hospital along Antigua Street, with access to on-site parking.
A strength of Reform Radiology’s service lies in its imaging equipment. The clinic offers the latest in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technology. A research-capable 3T MRI and an adjacent 1.5T MRI take centre stage, both delivering the latest AI image enhancement technology. Its ultrasound technology is also state-of-the-art.
Patient comfort is at the forefront. LED landscape art panels adorn both the MRI scan rooms and the CT scan room, and Autex panel finishes throughout the practice help to reduce excess noise.
Paul says people are key to the success of Reform Radiology.
“Our team are a passionate group of professionals committed to creating a great practice environment and providing the best service to patients,” says Paul.
The local radiologists have decades of experience delivering exceptional care to patients, led by Dr Joel Dunn, the Chief Medical Officer. Paul says they’ve aimed to get the best people on board.
“We have radiologists that are experts in their fields of neuro, body/oncology, musculoskeletal, and vascular imaging. Our highly experienced medical imaging technologists and sonographers ensure patients receive the best care, helping to ease anxieties around certain procedures.”
With the centre now open, Reform Radiology has begun welcoming patients and will contribute to better outcomes for the patients of Ōtautahi Christchurch. For patient information and more, Reform Radiology’s website is the best place to start.